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Nikki Verseman

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior HyperCare Specialist

Tekion
Pleasanton, CA
03.2021 - Current
  • In my role as a Virtual Controller and Hypercare Accounting Manager at Tekion, I oversee the accuracy of financial setups and processes for dealerships transitioning to the cloud-based DMS. By reviewing errors and concerns, I ensure all data from all departments are correctly captured and mapped for financial statements, ultimately leading to seamless electronic submission to the Manufacturer. Knowledge of the industry and all moving parts withing a dealership organization, to adapt from a small rooftop to a large dealer group, is essential.
  • Skills: Financial Accounting · Software Project Management · Strategic Communications · Automotive Management · Controllers · Organizational Leadership

BDC Director

Toyota Of Lawton
Lawton, OK
12.2020 - 01.2021
  • During my short tenure here, due to COVID and relocation back to the midwest, I was able to exceed all Sales Goals - grow current staffs skills set along with hiring new staff
  • Daily Supervision to ensure Appointments were meeting/exceeding forecasting set for the BDC Department (Set, Show, Sold)
  • Daily/Weekly Reporting and Communication imperative for success

Controller

Four Stars Auto Ranch
Henrietta, TX
09.2019 - 11.2020
  • Began as Assistant Controller, 4 months into the Role I became the Controller - overseeing multiple rooftops, multiple Manufacturers, multiple States and essentially responsible for each Financial Statement and a Consolidated Statement
  • Responsible for Accounting Staffing at each location, and our Centralized Inter Company Accounting DMS environment
  • Oversaw all of Accounting tasks and processes to ensure an accurate and timely month end/weekly process for AP - AR - Payroll - Billers - Titling Staff - Schedules - Customer Merging for Database cleanup - Timely Sales Tax remittance - Ensuring Certifications renew etc.
  • Communication to all Managers and Departments daily, to stay ahead of potential issues that affect the Reporting / Financial Statements

Professional Services Consultant

CDK Global, ADP Dealer Services
Hoffman Estates, IL
02.2017 - 07.2018
  • Meet with Dealer Principals/Owners/CFO's to discuss improvement to processes, in order to utilize the CDK/ADP system for generating more revenue and increasing productivity
  • Further discussions on a quarterly basis and onsite visits to work directly with management to implement these new processes - 100% travel role
  • Oversaw all Departments in this Role - providing metric Reporting that reflects the upswing in Profitability after Consulting onsite visits
  • Provided details Trip Reports to Dealer Contacts reviewing the Departments visited - discussions had - new processes or setups we implemented
  • Tasks that come along with 100% travel role - weekly expense reporting, booking travel accordingly and cost effectively, communicating with the Dealer for level set expectations on arrival - topics to cover - departure

Senior Implementation and Solutions Consultant

CDK Global, ADP Dealer Services
Hoffman Estates, IL
10.1996 - 04.2016
  • Oct 1996, First Role - Account Executive (Implementation Training, 100% travel installing ADP) Learned how to lead every Department over the years and moved to Consulting in 2013
  • June 2013, Promoted to Professional Services Consultant - full details in above section on this Consulting Role and Responsibilities
  • July 2015 until layoffs April 2016, Promoted to Solutions Consultant - Providing onsite and remote DEMO's of all CDK Global products, supporting the Sales Team (50% travel)

Regional Sales Manager

Peerless Enterprises
West Chicago, IL
09.2003 - 08.2006
  • Successful Grand Opening of two new locations in Northwest Chicago Suburbs
  • Sales were always well above our target and goals, as well as mentoring sales staff to make certain they hit their personal target as well (worst performance was at 125% of sales target)
  • Responsible for hiring/training/maintaining sales staff of 17 people over 3 locations (all of my staff hit 100% of their sales goals due to weekly staff meetings and one-on-one meetings throughout the week)
  • Created a business plan to include Forecasting of Projected Sales and geographical locations to expand offices (used plan to choose the locations, found the office space, launched Grand Openings, and watched the satellite offices grow quickly)
  • Weekly/monthly/annual reports provided to the Board of Directors focused on Gross Profit, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, breakdown of sales by Employee Prospects VS Sales % and many more

Senior Staff Accountant

Snap On Tools Franchise
Crystal Lake, IL
10.2001 - 09.2003
  • Responsible for a geographic location and assisting those Sales Associates with inventory control, profitability, payment programs, etc.
  • Worked with Director of Accounting Chris Bednarek on the creation of the SnapOn 101 Program; this program assists the drivers/sales team with getting out of the red and into the black; solely accountable for daily interaction with all drivers on the 101 Program and providing detailed accounting information showing progress to our Management Staff along with the driver weekly
  • Tracking and maintaining profitability for each driver, being proactive to foresee possible monetary issues that could arise based on their recent sales history, monitoring geographic areas profit % to not only focus on each driver and supply a complex Excel sheet and SQL statements to Management for review

Every Role Within Family Dealership

Colby Motors
Crystal Lake, IL
01.1986 - 10.1996
  • Scott Colby was my maternal Grandfather; this was a family Chrysler dealership founded by his Grandfather
  • Controller/Office Manager, Biller, Fixed Ops Manager, Service Advisor, Warranty Clerk, Parts Inventory, Car Porter, Car Detailer, Quick Lube Assistant and more - where ever I was needed that day, is where Boppa sent me to work and learn ALL things Dealership

Education

High School Diploma -

Cary Grove High School
Cary, IL
05-1990

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance

Columbia College, Chicago
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Financial accounting
  • Financial reporting
  • Variance analysis
  • Process optimization
  • Team leadership
  • Data analysis
  • Project management
  • Staff training
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Expense control
  • Financial statements expertise
  • Financial controls implementation
  • Management accounting
  • Fixed asset management
  • Internal controls development
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Purchase tracking
  • Pricing and costing
  • Variance resolution
  • Staff management
  • Statement reconciliation
  • Month-end and year-end closings
  • Budget compliance
  • Balance sheet management
  • AP/AR invoicing
  • Financial statement review
  • Cash flow management
  • Corporate finance
  • Accounting management
  • Commission calculation
  • Accounts receivable management
  • GAAP compliance
  • Month-end closing
  • Trend analysis
  • Payment disbursement
  • Preparing financial statements
  • Payroll processing
  • Audit coordination
  • General ledger management
  • Accounts payable management
  • US GAAP proficiency
  • ERP systems expertise
  • Account reconciliation
  • Audit management
  • General ledger accounting
  • Office workflow improvements

Timeline

Senior HyperCare Specialist

Tekion
03.2021 - Current

BDC Director

Toyota Of Lawton
12.2020 - 01.2021

Controller

Four Stars Auto Ranch
09.2019 - 11.2020

Professional Services Consultant

CDK Global, ADP Dealer Services
02.2017 - 07.2018

Regional Sales Manager

Peerless Enterprises
09.2003 - 08.2006

Senior Staff Accountant

Snap On Tools Franchise
10.2001 - 09.2003

Senior Implementation and Solutions Consultant

CDK Global, ADP Dealer Services
10.1996 - 04.2016

Every Role Within Family Dealership

Colby Motors
01.1986 - 10.1996

High School Diploma -

Cary Grove High School

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance

Columbia College, Chicago

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